College of Education Scholarship Program

Scholarships are offered to undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students who are preparing to work in the education profession (i.e., P12 schools or higher education.)

The College of Education offers a scholarship program for current and new students with financial need. Scholarships are offered to undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students who are preparing to work in the education profession (i.e., P12 schools or higher education.)

Scholarships for Students in Teacher Preparation Programs Leading to Licensure

Grace Norton Carney Scholarship This endowed scholarship is a scholarship for any student in a P-12 teacher preparation program in the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Applicants must be a native or legal resident of Massachusetts within the last 10 years. Preference is given to students who hold an undergraduate degree from UMass Amherst, Framingham, or Bridgewater State University and have a GPA of 3.3 or better. Must complete FAFSA.

Richard J. Clark Memorial Scholarship for Teacher Education Provides financial support to any student in the Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies Department. They must have a GPA of 3.3 or better and have experience with community service, internships, employment that demonstrates a commitment to excellence and equity.

Marylin C. Haley ScholarshipProvides funding for any eligible graduate student based on financial need. Preference will be given to students in a reading and writing, secondary, early childhood and elementary, or special education teacher preparation program.

Anne Farmer Momot ScholarshipProvides support to a graduate student majoring in Special Education. Particular consideration will be given to candidates who demonstrate warmth, patience, and dedicated support for students.

Meline Kasparian ScholarshipProvides support to any student in a teacher preparation program and who has exhibited a desire to become public school teacher.

Janice Camby Endowed ScholarshipProvides scholarship support to any student accepted or enrolled in a teacher preparation program in the College of Education. Students must be from economically disadvantaged areas and in good academic standing. Must complete FAFSA.

Winifred Green ScholarshipThis scholarship is funded and awarded by the Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society of the College of Education and sponsored by a professional organization of retired teachers in Massachusetts. It provides support for any student enrolled in a teacher preparation program who is committed to making a significant difference in the lives of young people in the Commonwealth. The recipient must be in good academic standing, a permanent resident of Massachusetts and have need for financial assistance.

Doctoral Student Scholarships

Nieto/Rudman Endowed ScholarshipProvides financial support to any student in the Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies Department. Preference will be given to doctoral students in the Language, Literacy and Culture concentration. Applicants must be in good standing and have a GPA of 3.3 or better.

Joseph W. Keilty Memorial ScholarshipThis endowed scholarship provides scholarship support to full-time graduate students. Preference given to doctoral students. Students with a demonstrated financial need, high academic performance, and exceptional promise are encouraged to apply. Must complete FAFSA.

C. Lynn Vendien Professional Prize AwardThis prize will be awarded to a doctoral student. Preference will be given to students in the Physical Education Teacher Education in the Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies.

Jerome and Florence McCormick Doctoral AwardThis prize will be awarded to a doctoral student in his or her dissertation-writing year. Selection based on merit. Application must include a detailed abstract that should include theoretical framework, significance of the study, purpose, research questions, research design and methods (context, subjects/participants, data collection and analysis) and potential implications, as well as evidence of successful completion of comprehensive exams, D7 and D7A on file or ready to file, and nomination letter from a faculty advisor.

A detailed abstract that should include theoretical framework, significance of the study, purpose, research questions, research design and methods (context, subjects/participants, data collection and analysis) and potential implications (similar to an AERA type abstract).

Evidence of successful completion of comprehensive exams.

D7 and D7A on file or ready to file (i.e., concurrent to application.

Nomination letter from faculty advisor.

The dissertation abstract should be no more that 2-3 pages (i.e., 250-300 words per page), New Times Roman, 12 font, double spaced with one-inch margins.

International Student Scholarships

C. Lynn Vendien Endowed ScholarshipProvides scholarship support to graduate students who are citizens of foreign countries. Preference will be given to students who are affiliated with Physical Education Teacher Education in the Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies.

General Scholarships

Early Childhood Education Graduate Student ScholarshipProvides funding for graduate students studying young children and their families with preference given to the study of the needs of the gifted and talented. To provide opportunities for graduate students to enhance their academic experience and become involved in outreach.

Helen Eaton Timson ScholarshipProvides scholarship support to any deserving student in a College of Education program.